Pesticide Inhalation Exposure of Applicators and Bystanders Using Conventional and Innovative Cropping Systems in the Valencian Region, Spain

This paper provides scientific results from a European LIFE project carried out in the Valencian region of Spain during 2017 to 2018 time frame. In 2018, more than 60,000 tons pesticides were commercialized Spain, with approximately 15% destined for crops. order improve air quality agricultural areas this region, an innovative cropping system based on irrigation was developed and compared conventional treatments hand-spray turbo application. After applying five types crops (citrus, persimmon, nectarine, watermelon, other stone fruits), total 13 active substances detected air. The same applied using novel system, no pesticide Moreover, applicator bystander populations assessed their risk inhalation exposure pesticides, found when either techniques, one, applied.